For couples and singleton’s alike, we can think of plenty of reasons to love Valentine’s Day.
It transforms an ordinary weekday into an excuse to celebrate: for established partnerships, perhaps you dust off an annual tradition and make space for one another at your favourite restaurant; for new flames, it’s a chance to take stock and explore how deep your bond is; and for singles, it’s a chance to partake in a social and cultural moment with friends or new acquaintances.
But for all of us – regardless of our relationship status – Valentine’s Day provides us with an all-too enticing temptation to splurge on a gesture of varying scale. Whether you need some help dropping hints to your significant other, or simply want to feel out a treat for yours truly, we’ve got you covered with our annual Valentine’s Day edit.
From personalised jewellery and fine fragrances to creating considered moments with the help of a few daily luxuries, there’s something for everyone. Proceed with caution, lovers…
Read on for our selection of Valentine's Day gifts:
1 Rose Inc ‘Glow On The Go’ set, $87, from Mecca. 2 Deadly Ponies Ferris Midi in ‘Lotus Pleated’, $719. 3 Naveya & Sloane Ruby ‘Sloane’ slippers, $2,895. 4 Naveya & Sloane Classic Diamond tennis bracelet, $9,495. 5 Wild Poppies Romance Blooms bouquet, from $149.
Coming up roses
Nothing shows gratitude for a loved one quite like a bouquet of beautiful blooms. Consult your local florist to pick out a personalised arrangement that’ll really make their heart sing.
6 Van Cleef & Arpels Frivole earrings 18K rose gold, $6,400. 7 House of Chocolate strawberry kisses and chocolate heart duo, $41. 8 Olivia von Halle ‘Fifi’ pyjama set, $1,259, from Faradays. 9 Ashley & Co Everyday Easies set, $35.
10 Aēsop ‘Fabulous Forms’ kit, $93. 11 Ohen The Balconette bra in ‘Toast’, $129. 12 Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori ring, $18,950. 13 Papinelle ‘Sheepy’ crossover slides, $75. 14 Partridge Jewellers Letters of Love ‘G’ pendant, $2,015.
Shimmer and spice
They say that diamond’s are a girl’s best friend, but so is yellow gold, too. Why not spoil them with a personalised pendant that they can cherish forever?
Heart to heart
15 Bluebell’s cakery Valentine’s Heart cake, $49.
Give your sweetheart their sugar fix by gifting them this pint-sized heart cake from Bluebell’s Cakery. It’s almost as irresistible as they are.
16 Louis Vuitton ‘Keep My Heart’ bag, $3,500. 17 Cartier Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch, POA. 18 Christian Louboutin ‘Hot Chick’ sling, $1,595. 19 Kate Spade Chérie 100ml EDP, $148. 20 Saint Valentine mini heart bracelet, $85.
Go with the flow
Relish in a little me-time for two by treating them to a restorative one-hour couple’s massage.
21 Endota 60-Minute couples massage, $259. 22 Veuve Clicquot Rosé Champagne Brut, $155. 23 Montblanc Meisterstuck ‘Around the world in 80 days’ classique fountain pen, $2,670. 24 The Virtue Castro parfum 50ml, $229. 25 Chanel Rogue Coco Bloom lipstick, $75, from Smith & Caughey’s. 26 Glasshouse Fragrances ‘Forever Florence’ candle, $60.
